Environmental Center
Upcoming Events at Environmental Center
Jan
24
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKE
Saturdays- December 20 (Hibernation), January 10 (Animal Tracks), & 24 (Ground Hogs) February 14 (Eagles), & 28 (Woodpeckers); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with ...
Saturdays- December 20 (Hibernation), January 10 (Animal Tracks), & 24 (Ground Hogs) February 14 (Eagles), & 28 (Woodpeckers); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with ...
Feb
7
GROW AND GLOW: HERBS FOR SELF-CARE
Saturday, February 7; 10am to 11:30am
For families. Learn about the different herbs that can be used for self-care to reduce stress, boost confidence and to pro...
Saturday, February 7; 10am to 11:30am
For families. Learn about the different herbs that can be used for self-care to reduce stress, boost confidence and to pro...
Feb
14
TODDLER SEASONAL SENSORY HIKE
Saturdays- December 20 (Hibernation), January 10 (Animal Tracks), & 24 (Ground Hogs) February 14 (Eagles), & 28 (Woodpeckers); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with ...
Saturdays- December 20 (Hibernation), January 10 (Animal Tracks), & 24 (Ground Hogs) February 14 (Eagles), & 28 (Woodpeckers); 10am to 11am
For children ages 1 to 5 with ...
About
Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.
Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online at https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar
The Essex County Environmental Center, a facility of the Essex County Park System, is an environmental education center with a mission to create awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and its relationship to Essex County residents. The Center is dedicated to uniting its twenty-two communities through integrated educational programs including hands-on activities.
There are no refunds given for missed classes.
What's Happening at Environmental Center
Location
621-B Eagle Rock Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
Roseland, NJ 07068
Hours
ECEC will be operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule and will be CLOSED on MONDAYS from October 20, 2025, through March 9, 2026.
A Monday through Friday and most Saturdays 10am to 2pm schedule will resume on March 16, 2026.
Trails are open dawn to dusk.
For more information, please call the Center at 973.228.8776. THANK YOU!
A Monday through Friday and most Saturdays 10am to 2pm schedule will resume on March 16, 2026.
Trails are open dawn to dusk.
For more information, please call the Center at 973.228.8776. THANK YOU!
Admission
Pre-registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted.
Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online at https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar
There are no refunds given for missed classes.
Registration is accepted in-person, by mail or can be completed online at https://essexcountyparks.org/calendar
There are no refunds given for missed classes.
Contact
(973) 228-8776
Partners
Distinguishing Features
- Educational programs
- Room Rentals
- Nature Exploration
- Canoeing
- Birthday Parties
Parking
There are two parking lots, one at the Center main building and the other at Garibaldi Hall.
Resources
- ECEC WINTER Seasonal Brochure 2025_26
- P/T Teacher Program Assistant $18/hr
- Parks Photography Contest 2025
- Map & interpretive Trail
- Room Rentals
- Camp Handbook
- School Field Trip Brochure
- Scouting Field Trip Brochure
- Canoe Trips Brochure
- Birthday Party Brochure
- Volunteer Application Form
- Bird Lane Trail Guide
- ECEC Native Plant Enclosure Information Brochure
- Enviro Center Activity Booklet
- Photo Release
- Program Participation Waiver